Man hospitalized after possible meth overdose, Winston Salem NC
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Drug ViolationAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a report of a 46-year-old man from downtown Winston-Salem who possibly overdosed on meth. The patient, experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, was transported to Forsyth Medical Center.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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First Life Ambulance 21, do you have a site patient notification?
00:04
We're currently inbound with a 46-year-old male patient.
00:11
Routine traffic about 10 minutes out of his time.
00:13
Patient is coming from downtown area.
00:18
Chief complaint is going to be a possible overdose.
00:22
Patient claims that he smoked meth about 3 hours ago.
00:25
Since then, he has been experiencing an abnormal sensation, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
00:32
Pupils are pinpoint.
00:35
Currently have a heart rate of 134, 96% on four liters of oxygen.
00:40
Blood pressure is 158 over 98.
00:44
Blood sugar is 115.
00:46
We have transmitters at twelve.
00:48
Leaving with transport to your facility with patient ID (number withheld).
00:55
Patient is alert and oriented, GCS 15, and lung sounds slurring.
00:59
Will you advise them further?
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Location mentioned:
Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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